"WEST AFRICAN'S FINEST" MAFE

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Make and share this "West African's Finest" Mafe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     African

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup peanut oil
4 carrots, cut in 1/2-finger size
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large potatoes, cubed
2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon cumin
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
fine salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 cups stock, of your choice or 4 cups water
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
basmati rice, quinoa or couscous

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat the peanut oil. Add the carrots, garlic, potatoes, sweet potatoes and onions and mix well. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, cayenne, cumin, thyme sprigs, chickpeas, salt and black pepper and mix well. Add the stock, making sure the level of the stock is above the veggies in the pot. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the veggies are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the heat but leave the pot on the stove. Stir in the creamy peanut butter, mix well and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with basmati rice, quinoa, couscous or fufu.

Eunice Wesonga
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to African cuisine. The peanut sauce is mild and creamy, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and my kids loved it.


Injamam Hosan
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of chicken. It turned out great! The peanut sauce was still rich and flavorful, and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Upendra Baitha
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. The peanut sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I love serving it over rice or couscous.


Hilda Jacko
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the peanut sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and festive dish.


Anabella Beckett
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken, and I used it to make this recipe. The peanut sauce was so flavorful, and the chicken was reheated perfectly. I served it over rice and


Dani Jani
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try. This recipe caught my eye because it's something I've never had before. I'm so glad I tried it! The peanut sauce is amazing, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was


KhilliBuzz Gias (KhilliBuzz Gias)
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to African cuisine. The peanut sauce is mild and creamy, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and my kids loved it.


Shakir Islam
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. The peanut sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ryan Ramsey
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of chicken. It turned out great! The peanut sauce was still rich and flavorful, and the tofu was cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Uddin Kamal
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. The peanut sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I love serving it over rice or couscous.


K Kk
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the peanut sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and festive meal.


Rashmitha Hirushan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The peanut sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken is reheated perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a quick and easy meal.


Zubair Bukhari
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I've never had mafe before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite dishes. The peanut sauce is amazing, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Chiegeonu Ezechi
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. The peanut sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I love serving it over rice or couscous.


Dr Millicent Onyudo
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I'm a big fan of peanut sauce, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Yohannes Fitsum
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This recipe is a great introduction to West African cuisine. The flavors are complex and delicious, and the dish is relatively easy to make. I especially love the combination of peanut sauce and chicken.


Asmatraza1234 Asmatrazakhan
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I've made mafe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The peanut sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I love serving it over rice or couscous.


Olabisi Adelolu
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Mafe is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The peanut sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it over